The Waltons - The Complete First Season

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Summary: The good old days!
Review: I don't think you can get more wholesome than The Waltons. It was a true family show. Everyone from baby to great great grandma sat down to watch it. Told through the remembreances of John Walton Jr. nicknamed Johnboy (Ricahrd Thomas) we discovered what it was like to live on Walton's Mountain during the depression. Times were hard but there was still fun to be had. No doubt some folks will be reminded of their own lives when the world was much simpler and less wicked. I am always reminded of my own passion for writing when John boy sits at his desk to write about everything he sees.

Near the end of its run there are cast members who decide to leave the show. Micheal Learned and Richard Thomas both left and the series did suffer from the loss although it went on for a good while without them. Once they brought in someone to play an aunt who basically replaces the mother figure, the shows fate was sealed.

During the first season, it is comforting to watch all of the cast find the right niche for their characters and become a complete family unit. After awhile, the country accents become less forced and more natural. Everyone eases into their roles and becomes quite comfy.

Please treat your family to this dvd. There is no nudity, profanity or sexual situations. There may be some mild violence. In general this dvd is kid friendly.

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Summary: The Best Family Show
Review: I am so glad they finally decided to put The Waltons on DVD! The is a excellent boxset. I thought the picture and sound quality was great. I wish there were some commentaries from Earl Hamner or the cast, but there's still 8 seasons to go. Maybe we'll get some commentaries or even a few bloopers in the next few boxsets--when/if they'll be released.
In answer to Matt Weaver's question about the two-hour episode about Grandpa Walton's death, that episode was called "The Empty Nest." It is the one where they all go up to Waltons Mountain to say goodbye to their grandfather (Actor Will Geer died in April 1978). This episode is not on VHS or DVD, but The Waltons are showing on the Hallmark Channel now. Once they reach Season 7, (they're on Season 1 now), you'll get to see that episode. It is a tear-jerker.
I've been a Waltons fan for two years now. I'm only 26 and they're aren't many fans of The Waltons who are around my age. I can't stand what's on TV today. I'm sick of the reality shows and so-called "comedies." I'll take the Waltons over any of these popular shows today.